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Even years after their retirements, the conversation on some legends is never ending. Especially, the superstars like Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. Moreover, the former Minnesota Timberwolves star, Gilbert Arenas, never misses an opportunity to dive into the conversation in his podcast episodes. Similarly, in the recent viral anecdote involving Kobe-Wade took the center stage in the show Gil’s Arena ahead of the team USA’s opener in FIBA World Cup.
It all began when Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported a conversation between USA’s head coach Steve Kerr and Anthony Edwards. In the last few days, the Wolves star has been making waves in the hoops community with his break out in the national jersey. On top of it, Ant’s words on Mamba went viral. Moreover, Miami Heat‘s head coach, Erik Spoelstra, further ignited the flame with his recent Wade-Ant take in front of the press.
Arenas mocks Ant’s Kobe Bryant dialogue
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Ahead of the opening game in FIBA WC, team USA played five exhibition games to warm up. Importantly, Anthony Edwards secured most points in four out of the five games. Despite that, Steve Kerr asked Edwards to come off the bench on the WC matches, said Joe Vardon. He also tried to convince Ant, saying Dwyane Wade came off the bench when Kobe Bryant joined the team USA for Beijing Olympics 2008. Reportedly, in response, the Wolves star said, “All right, we don’t have a Kobe.”
Anthony Edwards admits he wasn’t cool with Steve Kerr trying to bring him off the bench
“He said Dwyane Wade came off the bench when Kobe played. I was like, ‘all right, we don’t have a Kobe.’”
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Following that, the statement went viral in the NBA world. Gilbert Arenas didn’t miss out on the party and he had his say on the conversation. Speaking in the recent episode of Gil’s Arenas, the legend entirely supported Edward’s statement. He added, “Obviously, he is the best player… who are you convinced that’s better than him?” He further went on a sarcasm spree, mocking the conversation.
Importantly, he even called Ant, the ‘Kobe’ of the current USA team.
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Hours before the drama, Erik Spoelstra ignited another wild fire.
Heat head coach ignites another fire
Erik Spoelstra is the recent addition to the supporting staff of the US team. While addressing the Philippines’ press, he added fuel to the fire. When a reporter asked, who resembles Dwyane Wade in the current team, he said Anthony Edwards, reported Sports Illustrated. Following that, the NBA world turned the comment viral, linking it with the Steve Kerr conversation.
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